Water Rail · Staffordshire

Where to see water rail in Staffordshire

1 site in Staffordshire where water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Water Rail records in Staffordshire, by month409 records. Most are logged in Mar, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter55
Febwinter41
Marspring71
Aprspring26
Mayspring14
Junsummer15
Julsummer7
Augsummer17
Sepautumn35
Octautumn45
Novautumn49
Decwinter34

Lowest month: Jul. Counts are records, not birds — how we source this.

Doxey Marshes

Stafford, Staffordshire · Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

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Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see water rail in Staffordshire?

March has the most records. Across 409 occurrence records in Staffordshire, sightings are logged most often in March, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see water rail in Staffordshire?

One site in Staffordshire: Doxey Marshes.

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